For Dealerships

Support the next generation of automotive technicians

Dealership participation is what makes this competition possible. By sponsoring, mentoring, interviewing, or exhibiting, your team helps students connect classroom learning to real dealership careers while building relationships with future technicians.

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Why Participate

Build relationships with future technicians early.

The competition gives dealerships direct access to motivated high school automotive students before they enter the workforce. Dealer mentors help students understand service department expectations, diagnostic processes, communication skills, and career pathways.

How Dealership Can Get Involved

Sponsor a Team

Support a student team and help fund participation.

Mentor Students

Provide guidance, host shop visits, and support learning.

Support & Volunteer at the Event

Serve as judges, evaluators, or event participants.

Five men stand together holding prizes next to a sign that reads “Congratulations Winners of the 2025 Auto Tech Competition.” The group appears to be celebrating in an industrial indoor space.
A group of students and adults stand indoors, many wearing matching "PEAK" shirts, celebrating their success in the Auto Tech Competition. Two people hold trophies as a "Congratulations Winners" sign is visible in the background. Everyone is smiling.

Sponsorship Overview

Dealership Expectations

Sponsorship Levels

Team sponsorship begins at $1,000 per team, with additional event sponsorship opportunities available.

Volunteering

Provide qualified staff to judge workstations, conduct interviews, assist with event flow, or support career fair engagement.

Career Fair Presence (Optional)

Dealerships may host a recruiting table to meet students, collect resumes, and discuss entry-level career pathways.

Hiring Follow-up

Dealers are encouraged to follow up with standout students after the event for internships, apprenticeships, part time work, or future employment opportunities.

Mentorship & Shop Visits

Dealerships paired with school teams should coordinate training visits leading up to the competition. Prior guidance recommended a minimum of 15 hours of dealership training where possible.

Tools & Vehicles

Dealerships may be asked to provide one vehicle for the on-vehicle competition and ensure it is available for event setup and testing.

Instructor Communication

Dealer contacts should coordinate directly with instructors on student training dates, arrival expectations, and preparation needs.

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People work on cars in a spacious, well-lit automotive repair shop. Several vehicles have their hoods open, and technicians in uniforms are performing maintenance tasks as part of an Auto Tech Competition. Some people observe the process closely and take notes.
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Dealer Benefits

More than sponsorship, it’s a hiring pipeline

Talent Access

Meet motivated students who are already pursuing automotive training and considering technician careers.

School Partnership

Build long-term relationships with local automotive instructors and CTE programs.

Community Visibility

Showcase your dealership’s investment in education, workforce development, and student opportunity.

Become a Dealer Partner

Join other Houston-area dealerships supporting future technicians through mentorship, sponsorship, and career connection.

RoShelle Salinas

Houston Automobile Dealers Association